Mamelodi Sundowns got off to a winning start at the Club World Cup with a 1-0 victory over South Korean side Ulsan HD on Tuesday in a match delayed by a weather warning and played before largely empty stands.
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada is sticking to his target of winning the Premier League in 2028 to mark the club’s 150th anniversary.
The Club World Cup is underway, but empty seats, underwhelmed fans, and exhausted players reveal a tournament that has arrived before it’s ready, writes Dylan Johnson.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso knows the Club World Cup will be a huge test of his side’s credentials and believes making it out of the group stage would be “an incredible achievement”.
Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresc is confident new signing Liam Delap will become England’s number nine after Harry Kane.
PSG laid down an ominous marker on their march towards global domination at the FIFA Club World Cup by thrashing Atletico Madrid in their opening match of the competition.
Leeds have agreed to sign Lukas Nmecha when the Germany striker’s contract with Wolfsburg expires in July.
Bayern Munich showed no mercy to Auckland City at the Club World Cup, beating the minnows from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly as FIFA’s new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.